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US admits it created ‘dollar shortage’ in Iran to trigger deadly protests – here’s what really happened
Washington: The United States has admitted that it deliberately created a shortage of US dollars in Iran. The move helped push the Iranian rial to record lows and triggered mass protests across the country.…
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Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals are on table in U.S. talks
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.…
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Indian Scrapyards Welcome Growing Number Of Dark Fleet Tankers
By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com
At least three vessels sanctioned by the United States have arrived in recent weeks at the demolition hub of Alang on India’s west coast, following a record 15 dark fleet tankers sent to these scrapyards last year,…
Rubio Eases European Concerns in Speech at Munich Conference
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday gave the keynote speech at the Munich Security Conference, assuring European allies that the transatlantic relationship remains intact, if strained.
“Our destiny will always be intertwined with yours,…
Iran’s Internet Goes Dark as US Agencies Spar on VPN Funding
US agencies are struggling to find the best method to fund additional software for millions of Iranian civilians to get around their government’s strict internet censors, amid a surge in demand over weeks of domestic unrest.…
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How They Voted: Colorado congressional votes for Feb. 6-12, 2026
Here’s a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week.
Along with the week’s roll call votes, the House also passed these bills: the $2.50 for America’s 250th Act (H.R.…
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Russia says US restrictions on its role in Venezuela’s oil business are discrimination
MOSCOW, Feb 11 – Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that new U.S. restrictions on the role of Russia and other countries in Venezuela’s oil business were blatant discrimination and the Kremlin said it would clarify the matter …
The economic arithmetic behind Bangladesh’s US trade deal
Trade agreements are instruments of leverage rather than moral documents and the proposed US–Bangladesh reciprocal trade agreement reflects that reality. Its clauses on agriculture, labour, digital trade and national security are demanding.…
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday (February 8, 2026) ?that he was imposing sanctions on some foreign ?manufacturers of components for Russian ?drones and missiles used against ?Ukraine.
“Producing this weaponry would be impossible …
Despite what Trump says, Russian oil imports to India can’t be wished away after US trade deal
Ritolia expects Russian imports to India to remain broadly stable in the 1.1–1.3 million barrels per day (mbpd) range through the first quarter (January-March) and early second quarter (April-June) of 2026, meaning the trade deal may not immediately tr…